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J28 PAJ

2005 Mitsubishi Pajero

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,265 mi
Last recorded203,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero131,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 PAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelPajero
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 203,265 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 203,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 190,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 190,606 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 189,529 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 178,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,435 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play near side and off side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,365 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side pipes on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,882 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Pajero?

Based on 288,943 MOT tests across 28,100 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,246
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
28,100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,759
fog lamp not working 13,068
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,257
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8,257
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J28 PAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 131,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Pajero fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 21,759 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J28 PAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Pajero typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Pajero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J28 PAJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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